Imported goods are subject to customs duties and a 15% VAT rate based on their value, which must be paid to Sars.

The fashion industry faces a growing waste problem, with only 1% of all textiles produced being recycled by One DIY company based in Kenya.

African textile traders have rounded on media reports claiming that the level of waste in imported bales of clothing could be ...

In South Carolina’s Lowcountry, artists, farmers and designers are writing a new chapter in indigo’s rich and tangled history ...

The clothing and textile industry has faced widescale criticism for controversial Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. South African consumers may imagine themselves to be far from ...

In a significant move aimed at bolstering local businesses and streamlining the customs process, Sars has increased customs ...

The Economic Freedom Fighters spat on Gordhan, the real freedom fighter who embodied integrity and fought state capture ...

Trends are always changing in Nigeria, especially when it comes to fashion. The latest fashion trends in Nigeria combine ...

South Africa's textile industry plays a significant role in the country's economy, contributing to job creation, economic ...

Textiles, cords, and knots can be so much more than ‘craft.’ A new exhibition celebrates creators long neglected because of ...

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday, unveiled #OneNigeria/Unity Fabric, a symbol of national unity and cultural ...

In December 2023, I visited Zimbabwe for the launch of #WeAreEqual Unifying Campaign of the Organization of the African First ...